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Son recovers from injury as Doherty and Davies drop to bench for United v Spurs

Son Heung-min (£9.0m) is fit to feature in Tottenham Hotspur’s clash with Manchester United this afternoon, having made a swift recovery from a hamstring injury.

Having initially ruled the Korean out until after the October international break, Jose Mourinho appeared to be slowly backpedalling on that initial prognosis during the week and Son indeed makes the starting XI this afternoon.

Kick-off in the penultimate match of Gameweek 4 is at 16:30 BST.

Son may have been passed fit but Mourinho has otherwise rung the changes from the Gameweek 3 draw against Newcastle United, no doubt in response to the Lilywhites’ brutal schedule that has seen them play cup matches on both Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Full-backs Matt Doherty (£5.9m) and Ben Davies (£4.9m) drop to the bench, while Giovani Lo Celso (£6.9m) isn’t risked after sustaining a knock in the 7-2 win over Maccabi Haifa.

Midfielders Lucas Moura (£6.9m) and Harry Winks (£5.5m) are also among the substitutes, having started all three Premier League games before today.

Dele Alli (£7.6m) makes the 18-man squad but again doesn’t feature from the start.

Serge Aurier (£5.2m), Sergio Reguilon (£5.5m), Moussa Sissoko (£4.8m), Tanguy Ndombele (£5.9m) and Erik Lamela (£5.9m) are the players who come into Spurs’ side at Old Trafford.

The Manchester United team news is a lot more straightforward.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made one alteration to his side from Gameweek 3, with Eric Bailly (£5.0m) replacing Victor Lindelof (£4.9m) at centre-half.

Almost 1.4 million FPL managers sold Son ahead of the Gameweek 4 deadline, with no other Fantasy asset suffering as many transfers out as the South Korea international in a single Gameweek so far this season.

Anthony Martial (£8.9m) was also out of favour, with his 303,342 sales making him the second-most sold FPL forward of this weekend.

Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) is the only Manchester United player who has a double-digit ownership in FPL at the time of writing, with three Spurs players – Doherty, Son and Harry Kane (£10.5m) – featuring in more than 10% of Fantasy squads.


Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Aurier, Dier, Sanchez, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Ndombele, Lamela, Son, Kane.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Pogba, Fernandes, Rashford, Greenwood, Martial.


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2,957 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pre WC team of Bruno Son McCarthy Haven't Saiss is killing me. Rough

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone has a smooth?

      1. stxrty
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Davies for Semedo I guess.

      2. HTL
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No transfers or changes since the pre GW1 deadline and on an upwards trajectory towards the 1m mark. This has been a crazy season so far

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      McCarthy and Bertrand, Wilson, Martial removed by me

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        And Saiss and Havertz

  2. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    That Son goal is the best thing that’s happened to my team all season. Sums it up. Least the patience paid off.

  3. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I can’t wait to hear Roy Keane on Harry Maguire

  4. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son was never injured was he

  5. AIRMILES
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How did I miss the first 7 minutes of this match?!!

    1. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Too busy fingering your ass

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Wow

      2. AIRMILES
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Something like that.

  6. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    sold Son for hit...

    i hate Mourinho

    1. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why? Mou said he can play. That is why I started him.

      1. Begbie.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Mou also told us he was out for some time.

    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Same!

      1. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Same he said it in two conferences

  7. Baby Face Nelson
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How did Leicester get united to pay 80m for Maguire?

    1. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely criminal, couldn't believe that we signed him for that much at the time.

  8. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Absolutely hilarious. Take a bow Jose, king of the trolls!

  9. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    They should start playing Benny Hill music when Harry Maguire goes near the ball

    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You should make that feature. Instant billionaire.

  10. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is it even fair to laugh at Maguire anymore?

    Feels wrong at this stage.

  11. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Sold Kane, Son, Martial, KWP, Bissouma on WC. Had sold McCarthy for Martinez but brought back.

  12. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Save us oh Sonny one...

  13. soup natsi
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    FFS loads as desktop site on my phone, mobile version won’t load. Known issue?

    1. HTL
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Clear your history or if Android, check the menu and see if Desktop site is selected

      1. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        On iphone, is there an equivalent?

        1. HTL
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I think you have to toggle it on each site via the upward arrow menu so doubt it's that. Just clear your history.

  14. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Werner and soucek to wilson and son (-4) ???

    1. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The moment you hit the button, Werner and Soucek guaranteed to haul in 2 weeks

  15. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    KDB out for Fernandes/Son is so tempting

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      But next week is his turn 😉

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Either Sterling or KDB for me.

      I think I'm doing Sterling/James -> Son/Robertson...

      Two weeks to decide...

  16. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I hate FPL. Not a single one of my penalty takers has gotten a single pen since Salah's 2 penalties in gw1 and Ive had 6 penalty takers each game. What a bloody joke. Meanwhile Vardy, Bruno, Maupay, etc etc get penalties every single game.

    1. HTL
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have you considered the other penalty takers?

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Should have held on to ASM.

  17. mb1983
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son haul was inevitable as soon as his name was on the team sheet, after the mass transfers out. Should've put a huge bet on him to score!!!

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm on the hattrick at 150/1

      1. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Good luck!!

      2. mb1983
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Would not be at all surprised if that happens!

    2. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jose just lying, playing mind games regarding son in week
      Yes, I took him out

  18. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son Bruno Wilson ASM in for -16?

    1. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wow talking about chasing points! Get a grip.

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Add Jorginho to it for -20. 😉

  19. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    One of the most frustrating yet hilarious start to an FPL season ever

  20. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Suddenly the Greek prison seems more appealing

  21. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son has to be the ultimate troll. There must be plenty of managers who sold him after week one after a blank to then miss that huge haul and get him back again for another blank and then sell him again as meant to be injured and he plays and scored. You couldnt write it

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You've struggled to

    2. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He is without a doubt.

    3. Feanor
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Was he even really injured?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Mourinho mind games?!?

    4. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He was the same for me last season too.

    5. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This season is ultimate troll

    6. Cousin Greg
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    7. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I was one of those managers...

    8. mb1983
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah it's totally ridiculous. I held for the 4 goal haul but got rid this time for Barnes. Feels bad, probably even worse if getting mugged off for a second time. Honestly think he'll come out of this game with a huge score.

  22. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    That United defence looks awful

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Utd look awful

  23. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    This season is hardcore. Took son out for a hit.

  24. Muchentuchel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    -12 hit confirmed.

    - Digne to TAA
    - Jimi to Brewster
    - Harrison to Bruno

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Has to be done.

    2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Lol

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      they could all get injured before the next game week

      1. Muchentuchel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        if so there's still this little 'delete club' button hidden somewhere

  25. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Feel much better about keeping Son now, but Bruno will score 20 goals thi season.

  26. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Werner and Soucek to Son and Bamford for - 4? Have exact money

  27. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Feel sorry for those that sold Son ...

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      There is quite a few. Myself included.

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Guess when I sold him!

    3. 1zverGGadeM
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Even for Hamez?
      Have Kane too 😉

    4. Jindaljain
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Than orange with red colour changed our mind

    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      For Mane.

    6. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Got enough problems with my own sad sack shower of s**t team to worry about Son sellers.

    7. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No way to keep from the hamstring news.

  28. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If Luke Shaw is United's best defender something is terribly wrong

  29. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I mean, i did warn people that Jose was lying.

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      So did I and Bennerman called me a conspiracy theorist

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No link though?

        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Un Prophet.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A broke clock is right twice a day

  30. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone sell Son for a hit?

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep for Zaha -4

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Same

      2. Corkers
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Also same hah classic

    2. Jindaljain
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes for Fernandes -4

    3. Goodricke
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      To rodriguez for -4

    4. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      me for bruno hope it was all worth it

    5. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. For Bruno though.